Monte Randall

Monte Randall is a distinguished educational leader and citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, belonging to the Apekv-Tvlledegv Tribal Town and Deer Clan. As the fifth President of the College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN), he brings extensive experience in Indigenous higher education administration and a profound commitment to cultural preservation and language revitalization. His doctoral research at Oral Roberts University examined cultural learning and the healing of historical trauma among Native students. Randall focuses on Native American leadership, community building, and Mvskoke language revitalization. As a recognized thought leader in Indigenous education, Randall regularly presents on Native American education, culture, and leadership. His insights and scholarship have been featured in the Tribal College Journal, while his leadership has been recognized through prestigious appointments as a Mellon Foundation Fellow, Aspen Institute Fellow, and Carnegie Foundation Commissioner. Randall's professional achievements are anchored in dedicated service to country and community. He is a proud veteran of both the United States Navy and the Oklahoma Army National Guard. He resides in Glenpool, Oklahoma, with his wife Lauren and their three children, where his work and life embody the connection between educational leadership and community well-being.